Pentachlorophenol Hazards to Fish, Wildlife, and Invertebrates: A Synoptic Review.
Abstract
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) is now widely used as a wood preservative; this use has contributed to the presence and detection of PCP residues in air, rain, groundwater, surface water, fish and aquatic invertebrates, and human urine, blood, and milk. This report reviews the technical literature on ecological and toxicological aspects of PCP in the environment, with emphasis on fishery and wildlife resources. Subtopics include sources and uses, chemical properties, fate, background concentrations, lethal and sublethal effects, and current recommendations for resource protection.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA322630
Entities
People
- Ronald Eisler
Organizations
- Patuxent Wildlife Research Center